How does MPEP 704 relate to the duty of disclosure in patent applications?
MPEP 704 is closely related to the duty of disclosure in patent applications. While the duty of disclosure requires applicants to submit known relevant prior art, MPEP 704 empowers examiners to request additional information that may not be readily available to the applicant. The MPEP 704 states: “The examiner may require the submission of such…
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MPEP 704 – Search and Requirements for Information serves multiple purposes in the patent examination process: It provides guidance on conducting thorough prior art searches It outlines procedures for requesting additional information from applicants It helps ensure that patent applications are examined efficiently and thoroughly According to MPEP 704: “The examiner, in the exercise of…
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